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Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LZ40

Portability
86
Imaging
55
Features
76
Overall
63
Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II front
 
Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40 front
Portability
67
Imaging
45
Features
35
Overall
41

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LZ40 Key Specs

Canon G5 X MII
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1" Sensor
  • 3" Tilting Screen
  • ISO 125 - 12800 (Increase to 25600)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 3840 x 2160 video
  • 24-120mm (F1.8-2.8) lens
  • 340g - 111 x 61 x 46mm
  • Announced July 2019
  • Succeeded the Canon G5 X
Panasonic LZ40
(Full Review)
  • 20MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
  • 3" Fixed Screen
  • ISO 100 - 1600 (Bump to 6400)
  • Optical Image Stabilization
  • 1280 x 720 video
  • 22-924mm (F3.0-6.5) lens
  • 524g - 126 x 87 x 94mm
  • Revealed January 2014
  • Succeeded the Panasonic LZ30
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Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LZ40 Overview

Lets take a closer look at the Canon G5 X MII and Panasonic LZ40, former is a Large Sensor Compact while the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by brands Canon and Panasonic. The resolution of the G5 X MII (20MP) and the LZ40 (20MP) is pretty close but the G5 X MII (1") and LZ40 (1/2.3") feature totally different sensor dimensions.

Photography Glossary

The G5 X MII was brought out 5 years after the LZ40 which is a fairly sizable difference as far as camera technology is concerned. The two cameras offer different body type with the Canon G5 X MII being a Large Sensor Compact camera and the Panasonic LZ40 being a SLR-like (bridge) camera.

Before getting in to a more detailed comparison, below is a concise synopsis of how the G5 X MII matches up versus the LZ40 when it comes to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

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Reasons to pick Canon G5 X MII over the Panasonic LZ40

 G5 X MII LZ40 
RevealedJuly 2019January 2014More modern by 67 months
Manual focus Very exact focusing
Screen typeTiltingFixed Tilting screen
Screen resolution1040k460kCrisper screen (+580k dot)
Selfie screen Easy selfies
Touch friendly screen Quickly navigate

Reasons to pick Panasonic LZ40 over the Canon G5 X MII

 LZ40 G5 X MII 

Common features in the Canon G5 X MII and Panasonic LZ40

 G5 X MII LZ40 
Screen sizing3"3"Equivalent screen sizing

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LZ40 Physical Comparison

For those who are looking to carry around your camera often, you should factor in its weight and dimensions. The Canon G5 X MII offers physical dimensions of 111mm x 61mm x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") accompanied by a weight of 340 grams (0.75 lbs) and the Panasonic LZ40 has dimensions of 126mm x 87mm x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7") accompanied by a weight of 524 grams (1.16 lbs).

Check the Canon G5 X MII and Panasonic LZ40 in our newest Camera & Lens Size Comparison Tool. Camera Size Comparison with Lenses

Remember, the weight of an ILC will vary dependant on the lens you are utilizing at that moment. Following is the front view measurements comparison of the G5 X MII and the LZ40.

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LZ40 size comparison

Considering dimensions and weight, the portability rating of the G5 X MII and LZ40 is 86 and 67 respectively.

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LZ40 top view buttons comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LZ40 Sensor Comparison

Typically, it's hard to visualise the gap in sensor sizes simply by researching specs. The picture here will provide you a greater sense of the sensor dimensions in the G5 X MII and LZ40.

As you can plainly see, both cameras offer the same exact megapixels albeit not the same sensor sizes. The G5 X MII comes with the bigger sensor which will make obtaining shallower DOF easier. The more recent G5 X MII is going to have an advantage when it comes to sensor innovation.

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LZ40 sensor size comparison

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and ViewFinder

Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LZ40 Screen and Viewfinder comparison
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Photography Type Scores

Portrait Comparison

Portrait photography with Canon G5 X MII
Portrait photography with Panasonic LZ40
66
you can focus manually
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
has face detection focusing
supports RAW files
cannot use external flash
40
decent MP (20MP)
has face detection focusing
manual focus not available
can't use external flash
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
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Street Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Street photography info
Panasonic LZ40 Street photography info
84
screen tilts up and down
has image stabilization (Optical)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
supports touch to focus
45
built in image stabilization (Optical)
no articulating screen
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
heavier than average (524g)
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Sports Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Sports photography factors
Panasonic LZ40 Sports photography factors
65
quiet shooting (1/25,600 seconds)
high max frames per second (30.0 frames per second)
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20MP)
good sensor size (1")
has tracking autofocus
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
doesn't have phase detect AF
47
amazing zoom range (22-924mm 42.0 x zoom)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
has tracking autofocus
max fps very slow (1.0 frames/s)
no shutter priority
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of phase detect AF
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Travel Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Travel photography factors
Panasonic LZ40 Travel photography factors
80
supports bluetooth
supports touch to focus
MP count good (20MP)
has built in flash
screen is selfie friendly
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
not so great battery pack (230 shots)
55
decent MP (20 megapixels)
has built in flash
rather wide (22mm)
long reach (924mm)
does not have Time Lapse mode
heavier than average (524 grams)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
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Landscape Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Landscape photography information
Panasonic LZ40 Landscape photography information
70
you can focus manually
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
nice screen size (3")
has image stabilization (Optical)
MP count good (20 megapixels)
good sensor size (1")
supports RAW files
lens is fixed (fixed lens mount)
not so great battery pack (230 per charge)
44
rather wide (22mm)
screen size is good (3")
built in image stabilization (Optical)
decent MP (20MP)
manual focus not available
fixed lens (fixed lens mount)
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
sensor is tiny (1/2.3")
lack of RAW files
does not have Time Lapse mode
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Vlogging Comparison

Canon G5 X MII Vlogging info
Panasonic LZ40 Vlogging info
80
fairly wide (24mm)
very good max aperture (f1.8)
screen is selfie friendly
touchscreen capability
has image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
high quality video (3840 x 2160 resolution)
missing external mic port
27
rather wide (22mm)
built in image stabilization (Optical)
has face detection focusing
does have external mic socket
slow maximum aperture (f3.0)
doesn't posses selfie friendly screen
low video resolution (1280 x 720 pixels)
heavier than average (524 grams)
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Canon G5 X MII vs Panasonic LZ40 Specifications

Detailed spec comparison table for Canon G5 X MII and Panasonic LZ40
 Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark IIPanasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
General Information
Brand Name Canon Panasonic
Model type Canon PowerShot G5 X Mark II Panasonic Lumix DMC-LZ40
Category Large Sensor Compact Small Sensor Superzoom
Announced 2019-07-09 2014-01-06
Physical type Large Sensor Compact SLR-like (bridge)
Sensor Information
Powered by DIGIC 8 -
Sensor type BSI-CMOS CCD
Sensor size 1" 1/2.3"
Sensor dimensions 13.2 x 8.8mm 6.17 x 4.55mm
Sensor surface area 116.2mm² 28.1mm²
Sensor resolution 20 megapixel 20 megapixel
Anti alias filter
Aspect ratio 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9 1:1, 4:3, 3:2 and 16:9
Highest resolution 5472 x 3648 5152 x 3864
Highest native ISO 12800 1600
Highest boosted ISO 25600 6400
Minimum native ISO 125 100
RAW images
Autofocusing
Manual focusing
AF touch
Continuous AF
AF single
AF tracking
AF selectice
AF center weighted
AF multi area
Live view AF
Face detection AF
Contract detection AF
Phase detection AF
Total focus points - 9
Lens
Lens support fixed lens fixed lens
Lens zoom range 24-120mm (5.0x) 22-924mm (42.0x)
Max aperture f/1.8-2.8 f/3.0-6.5
Macro focusing range 5cm 1cm
Focal length multiplier 2.7 5.8
Screen
Screen type Tilting Fixed Type
Screen size 3" 3"
Screen resolution 1,040 thousand dots 460 thousand dots
Selfie friendly
Liveview
Touch friendly
Screen technology - TFT LCD
Viewfinder Information
Viewfinder Electronic None
Viewfinder resolution 2,360 thousand dots -
Viewfinder coverage 100% -
Features
Lowest shutter speed 30 secs 15 secs
Highest shutter speed 1/2000 secs 1/1500 secs
Highest silent shutter speed 1/25600 secs -
Continuous shooting rate 30.0 frames per second 1.0 frames per second
Shutter priority
Aperture priority
Manual mode
Exposure compensation Yes Yes
Change WB
Image stabilization
Inbuilt flash
Flash distance 7.50 m 10.80 m
Flash options Auto, on, slow synchro, off Auto, Auto/Red-eye Reduction, Forced On, Slow Sync./Red-eye Reduction, Forced Off
External flash
AEB
White balance bracketing
Exposure
Multisegment
Average
Spot
Partial
AF area
Center weighted
Video features
Supported video resolutions 3840 x 2160 @ 30p / 120 Mbps, MOV, H.264, AAC 1280 x 720 (30p), 640 x 480 (30p), 320 x 240 (30p)
Highest video resolution 3840x2160 1280x720
Video format MPEG-4, H.264 Motion JPEG
Mic port
Headphone port
Connectivity
Wireless Built-In None
Bluetooth
NFC
HDMI
USB Yes USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec)
GPS None None
Physical
Environmental sealing
Water proofing
Dust proofing
Shock proofing
Crush proofing
Freeze proofing
Weight 340 grams (0.75 lb) 524 grams (1.16 lb)
Dimensions 111 x 61 x 46mm (4.4" x 2.4" x 1.8") 126 x 87 x 94mm (5.0" x 3.4" x 3.7")
DXO scores
DXO All around rating not tested not tested
DXO Color Depth rating not tested not tested
DXO Dynamic range rating not tested not tested
DXO Low light rating not tested not tested
Other
Battery life 230 photos 320 photos
Style of battery Battery Pack Battery Pack
Self timer Yes (2 or 10 secs, custom) Yes (2 or 10 sec)
Time lapse feature
Storage type SD/SDHC/SDXC card (UHS-I compatible) SD/SDHC/SDXC, Internal
Card slots One One
Launch pricing $900 $219